DiRT Rally does not start - what to do?

In the game DiRT Rally you become a racing driver and drive against opponents or against time. If the game does not start, this may be due to outdated drivers, among other things. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you can do in such a case.

DiRT Rally does not start - you can do that

With the following tips you can ensure in most cases that the Game DiRT Rally starts and works again without problems.

• In order for the game to be displayed properly, your graphics card driver must be up to date. This can be updated via Windows Update or on the manufacturer's website.
• At the same time, Microsoft DirectX must be up to date.
• Before starting DiRT Rally, you should make sure that your PC meets the system requirements for the game.
• DiRT Rally may also be blocked by your firewall or the antivirus. Therefore, switch off both services as a test.
• If this is the case, we will explain to you in separate articles how to add an exception to your firewall and allow the program to run on your antivirus scanner.
• Steam allows you to check the game files for errors. To do this, right-click on the DiRT Rally entry and select "Properties". In the tab "Local files" you can have the "Check game files for errors".
• If this does not help, you can also "delete game files" in the same tab. After that you have to download and install the game again.
• In some cases it can help if you start the game as administrator. To do this, right-click on the DiRT Rally shortcut and select "Run as administrator".